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Australia’s health system is under increasing pressure to meet the needs of an ageing and evolving population. But are we planning for the right kind of care?
Mosquito bites are annoying. They can also have deadly consequences. So what diseases do mosquitoes in Australia carry?
Most research participants want to know the results of the studies they contribute to, yet many never hear back. A new global review highlights the ethical, practical, and trust-building benefits of results sharing, as well as the barriers that keep it from happening.
Up to seven in ten of the 76 000 people screened during the Shane Warne Legacy Health Check at the 2023 Boxing Day Test cricket match and 311 participating community pharmacies were identified to have an undiagnosed cardiovascular risk factor.
Successful trials of new medications offer hope for people with pulmonary fibrosis.
A new clinical trial has shown that addressing the emotional experience of chronic pain may be a core component in effective pain management.
The National Mental Health Commission’s 2024 Report Card, released in July, shines a spotlight on the urgent need for a more coordinated and equitable mental health system in Australia.
Autistic children with mild to moderate developmental delay will no longer be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from mid-2027.
Australia’s aged care system is undergoing a necessary transformation — one that places the rights and dignity of older people front and centre. At the heart of this is the need to minimise restrictive practices, including the use of chemical restraint.
